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Kim Pezza

Kim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.
Backyard Farming: Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine
Backyard Farming: Raising Pigs
Backyard Farming: Composting
Backyard Farming: Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts
Backyard Farming: Homesteading
Backyard Farming: Canning & Preserving
Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic
Backyard Farming: Raising Cattle for Dairy and Beef
Backyard Farming: Raising Goats
Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting
Backyard Farming: Keeping Honey Bees
Backyard Farming: Raising Chickens
Backyard Farming: Growing Vegetables & Herbs

Books

Backyard Farming: Growing Herbs for Food and Medicine
Backyard Farming: Raising Pigs
Backyard Farming: Composting
Backyard Farming: Fruit Trees, Berries & Nuts
Backyard Farming: Homesteading
Backyard Farming: Canning & Preserving
Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic
Backyard Farming: Raising Cattle for Dairy and Beef
Backyard Farming: Raising Goats
Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting
Backyard Farming: Keeping Honey Bees
Backyard Farming: Raising Chickens
Backyard Farming: Growing Vegetables & Herbs

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